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Featured Business Author
Featured Business AuthorDaniel Pink
Daniel H. Pink is the author of five provocative books about the changing world of work -- including To Sell Is Human, his newest bestseller, as well as Drive and A Whole New Mind. His books have been translated into 33 languages. Dan lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and family. We asked him to recommend some of the books that have most inspired him. See what made the cut below.
In 1974, when I was 10 years old, my mother borrowed this book from the downtown branch of the Columbus Public Library. One boring afternoon, I picked it up and read Terkel's interview with the baseball player. To my surprise, I stayed for the cab driver, the janitor, the actor, and many more. Hearing people talk about their work was exhilarating and enlightening. It still is. Buy Now
The most glorious experiences in our lives occur when the challenges we face are so exquisitely matched to our abilities that time melts away and we lose our very sense of self. Csikszentmihalyi, one of the great social scientists of the last half-century, calls these moments "flow." I've drawn on his insights in every book I've written -- as well in how I configure my own work and life. Buy Now
A good sports book, but an amazing business book. Using his masterful storytelling skills, Lewis conveys one of the most urgent lessons for individuals and organizations: Challenge the conventions of your profession, your industry, and your own way of thinking -- and you'll find new ways to succeed. Buy Now
A book every parent or educator should read. Dweck shows that much of our capacity to learn, improve, and contribute to the world depends less on our innate talent than on whether we see our abilities as fixed and finite or as something we can grow with experience and practice. Developing that growth mindset is crucial both for professional effectiveness and personal satisfaction. Buy Now
During his three years in concentration camps, Frankl managed to scrawl on stolen scraps of paper one of the most enduring works of the last century. By describing how he persevered in the face of crushing labor, sadistic guards, and scant food, he offers a window into the human soul and a guide to a meaningful life. Buy Now
